Changes in the feet and ankles that are normal during pregnancy
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Changes in the feet and ankles that are normal during pregnancy
Some changes in your feet and ankles are normal during pregnancy. These symptoms occur from normal hormonal changes and increased body weight and usually go away after delivery.
- Redness and itching of the soles and palms frequently occur during pregnancy. These symptoms may be caused by the normal increase in the hormone estrogen. A moisturizer may provide temporary relief.
- Swelling of the feet and ankles may occur because of normal fluid buildup.
- Foot strain, pain, and aching may be caused by softness (laxity) in ligaments.
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| Author | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA |
| Editor | Alison Allen |
| Editor | Sydney Youngerman-Cole, RN, BSN, RNC |
| Associate Editor | Tracy Landauer |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Martin Gabica, MD - Family Medicine |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Gavin W.G. Chalmers, DPM - Podiatry and Podiatric Surgery |
| Last Updated | February 8, 2007 |
| Last updated: | February 08, 2007 |
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| Author: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA |
| Reviewed By: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine, Gavin W.G. Chalmers, DPM - Podiatry and Podiatric Surgery |
| Editors: | Sydney Youngerman-Cole, RN, BSN, RNC, Tracy Landauer |
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